Executive Head Chef: Menu Mastery & Team Leadership

The Royal Portfolio; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality company located in Limpopo, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Head Chef. The role involves menu development, managing kitchen operations and staff, and ensuring high guest satisfaction. Applicants should have at least 3 years' experience in a 5-star hotel or safari lodge kitchen, hold a qualification from a recognized Chef School, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. South African citizenship is advantageous if the candidate does not have a valid work permit.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as Head Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Senior Sous Chef.
• Experience in a 5-star hotel or safari lodge kitchen.
• Awareness of international food trends.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop the dining concept and food philosophy.
• Ensure high level of guest satisfaction.
• Manage Kitchen Department operations, budgets, and targets.
• Implement and train staff on menus and standards.

Skills

Menu development

Staff management

Leadership

HACCP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification from a recognised Chef School

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

A luxury hospitality company located in Limpopo, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Head Chef. The role involves menu development, managing kitchen operations and staff, and ensuring high guest satisfaction. Applicants should have at least 3 years' experience in a 5-star hotel or safari lodge kitchen, hold a qualification from a recognized Chef School, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. South African citizenship is advantageous if the candidate does not have a valid work permit.